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BT05 FHG

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,243 mi
Last recorded132,243 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 FHG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2018 132,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 129,588 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

signs of vehicle been stood for long period of time

various brake pipes and hoses covered in grease

Pass 8 Aug 2016 129,579 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 120,283 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 120,283 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 120,114 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both number plate lamps slightly dim

osr seatbelt not retracting enough but other two seatbelts working ok

tops of rear springs not visable

Pass 6 Aug 2013 108,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 94,949 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front to rear brake pipes undercover / hardly visable

tops of rear springs not visable

Pass 29 Jul 2011 82,637 miles

front wiper starting to split

Pass 2 Aug 2010 69,588 miles

front to rear brake pipes undercover / not visable.

part of brake pipe from ABS pump to nsf flex not visable.

tops of rear springs not visable.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 69,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front to rear brake pipes undercover / not visable.

part of brake pipe from ABS pump to nsf flex not visable.

tops of rear springs not visable.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 57,822 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,561 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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BT05 FHG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 73,908 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT05 FHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT05 FHG registered?

BT05 FHG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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